Systemic Supervision over Telehealth

Description

This course does not offer CE Credits. The same course is available for purchase and offers 1.5 CE hours for behavioral health clinicians.  See "related products" below.

How do you supervise the nuances of relational dynamics—across a screen? In systemic therapy, where context, interaction, and live feedback are everything, telesupervision can feel like a compromise. But what if it could become a catalyst for deeper connection, innovation, and access?

Systemic telesupervision isn’t just a logistical adaptation—it’s a unique opportunity to reimagine supervision in a way that meets today’s demands for access, inclusion, and depth. This course helps you embrace the future of clinical supervision with confidence, clarity, and a strong systemic lens.

Dr. Katherine Hertlein, PhD, a nationally recognized expert in couple and family therapy and the impact of technology on relationships, leads this engaging training. Dr. Hertlein brings decades of scholarship and innovation to the topic of telesupervision, grounding the course in both practical application and theoretical insight.

Drawing on her deep experience in both academic and clinical settings, Dr. Hertlein presents a clear, structured, and relationship-centered approach to supervision in digital environments. Her teaching emphasizes systemic integrity, supervisor accountability, and context-sensitive practice.

Participants will explore the unique dynamics of supervision delivered over telehealth, including the impact of privacy, technology, documentation, supervisory presence, and group process. The course also offers insight into emerging opportunities in telesupervision, including accessibility, diversity, and specialization in systemic practice areas.

Key Takeaways:

• Navigate systemic challenges online: Understand how issues like privacy, presence, power, and documentation shift in telesupervision.

• Discover new opportunities for growth: Learn how telesupervision enhances accessibility, promotes specialization, and fosters equity.

• Strengthen your supervision skills: Apply evidence-informed strategies to create structure, build relationships, and enhance supervisee development.

Why This Course?

• Led by a pioneer in systemic supervision and telehealth: Dr. Hertlein’s research and writing have shaped how behavioral health professionals adapt to virtual care.

• Built on real-world strategies, not just theory: You’ll leave with practical tools you can implement immediately.

• Backed by a trusted CE provider: The Telehealth Certification Institute is committed to excellence, growth, and innovation in behavioral health training.

Learning Objectives:

• Describe the challenges in systemic supervision via videoconferencing.

• Describe the opportunities in systemic supervision via videoconferencing.

• Describe strategies to enhance their systemic supervision.

This course invites you to rethink what’s possible in supervision—by combining systemic principles with the power of telehealth. Whether you’re a seasoned clinical supervisor or expanding your skills into virtual practice, this course provides both inspiration and actionable guidance. Add it to your learning library today.

Format and Access

This is a non-interactive, self-study course. Instruction consists of 1.5 hours of video instruction and an evaluation.

Course Details

Availability: 

From the time of registration, you have six months to access the coursework.

Who Should Attend: 

This course is intended for clinicians who provide behavioral health services.

Teaching Methods: 

This is a non-interactive, self-study course. Teaching methods for this course include recorded lectures, videos, and a course evaluation.

How to Attend: 

Course access and completion instructions.

Instructor and Disclosures

Instructor

About Dr. Katherine Hertlein, PhD

Dr. Hertlein earned her PhD at Virginia Tech and her master's degree from Purdue University Calumet. Across her academic career, she has published over 90 articles, 40 book chapters, and 12 books in the areas of couple therapy, infidelity, sex therapy, behavioral health, and the impact of technology on couple and and family relationships. Her contributions in sex therapy promote a paradigm shift in the treatment of sexual dysfunctions in couple relationships, are considered seminal texts, and used by couple and family therapy programs widely. Her contributions in the area of technology include the development of the core competencies for behavioral health which can be applied to all of the behavioral health disciplines, and the creation of the first comprehensive framework detailing the effect of technology on relationships which has been applied cross-culturally.

Disclosure Statement: 

The instructor for this course receive compensation for their services. There are no reported conflicts of interest to disclose.

CE Hours

This course does not offer CE credits, just great content.

The same course is available for purchase and offers 1.5 CE hours for behavioral health clinicians.  See "related products" below.

This course is a non-interactive, online self-study.

Participants may request a printed version of their certificate of completion to be delivered by mail. A shipping/handling fee of $6.95 will be charged per request. Shipping internationally may require an additional charge.

Accommodations and Policies

Close Captioning is available for live webinars and recorded video presentations.

You can click on the following links to view our policies:

• Accommodations for Individuals with Disabilities.
• Cancellation Policy
• Grievance Policy
• Support Options
• Disclosure Statement